The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has established this centralized webpage to outline the university’s institutional stance and framework regarding the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) among faculty, staff, and students. As AI technology evolves, its integration into higher education presents opportunities and challenges that require ongoing evaluation and management.

The university adopts a proactive approach to these technologies, focusing on the utility, limitations, and academic impact of AI adoption.

This framework is designed to provide guidance across the following primary areas:

  • Evaluation and Literacy: Examine the functions of AI tools to develop the proficiency and critical-thinking skills necessary to navigate this evolving technology.
  • Instruction and Research: Investigate the practical applications of AI in the classroom, institutional operations, and research while maintaining rigorous standards of academic integrity.
  • Operational Accountability: Establish clear parameters for data privacy, security, and transparency to ensure that AI applications align with standard institutional policies.

UA Little Rock aims to facilitate the objective study and structured application of AI, supporting the university’s core mission to educate, innovate, and serve.